Indian Prairie District 204 sets August start for superintendent-search input
Indian Prairie School District 204 plans to open an online survey Aug. 18 as it begins the public-input stage of its 2026-27 superintendent search.
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CPS says new state funding data adds $76 million to its FY2026 budget outlook
Chicago Public Schools says Illinois’ newly released FY2026 Evidence-Based Funding data provides the district with $76 million in additional state funding. CPS plans to apply $45 million above its initial projection to the FY2026 budget.
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Johnson says Chicago faces $130 million gap after expected revenue falls short
Mayor Brandon Johnson said Chicago is $130 million short after revenue sources in the city’s 2026 financial plan did not generate the expected funds.
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Aurora City Council approves $1,500 cap on donations from businesses doing city business
Aurora City Council approved a comprehensive ethics ordinance July 15, 2026, including a $1,500 cap on campaign donations from businesses or entities doing business with the city.
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias launches Chicago mayoral campaign
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced his campaign for Chicago mayor on Aug. 2, 2026, entering the developing 2027 race with nearly $22 million in campaign cash reported as of July.
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Illinois attorney general says court ruling protects billions in federal funding for state programs
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said a judge rejected the Trump administration’s claimed authority to use an OMB regulation to broadly cancel or withhold grants Congress authorized.
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Chicago launches national search for next police superintendent after Larry Snelling retirement
Chicago’s Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability has launched a nationwide search for a new police superintendent after Larry Snelling announced his retirement, effective July 15, 2026.
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Illinois Auditor Finds Repeated Compliance Problems at Public Health and Guardianship Agencies
July 23 examinations found persistent control weaknesses involving Illinois public-health vehicles, overtime, personnel files and voucher processing. Both agencies agreed to recommendations, but follow-up remains pending.
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Illinois EV Rebate Applications Open Aug. 1: Who Qualifies and What to Prepare
Illinois residents can apply for the next state EV rebate cycle beginning Aug. 1, but applications must be mailed, postmarked on time and submitted while funding remains.
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Federal Judge Declares Illinois In-State Tuition and Aid Rules Invalid, Pauses Enforcement for 14 Days
A federal judge declared several Illinois in-state tuition and state-aid provisions invalid for people who are not lawfully present in the United States, but paused enforcement of the injunction for 14 days while Illinois considers a stay or appeal.